At least 16 people, including one child, were killed in a missile attack in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assess Ukraine's counteroffensive and signal continued U.S. support for Kyiv's efforts. Blinken and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the ongoing Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and called on Russia to immediately cease its aggression and withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
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President Joe Biden made a historic visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday to show support for the country and sustain momentum for efforts to keep the Western alliance together. He was welcomed at St. Michael's Cathedral by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed a range of topics with him, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and other government officials. Biden and Zelenskyy reaffirmed the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine, and Biden's team is now looking ahead to the next steps in the process.
Key takeaways: Russia launched 55 missiles at Ukraine on Thursday morning in response to US and Germany’s plans to supply Ukraine with modern M1 Abrams…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of waging a war to ensure Vladimir Putin remains in power, leading to deadly strikes in several regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the attacks have left at least one dead and 20 injured, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 30% of the capital was left without power. Despite the attacks, many Kyiv residents have returned to the city to spend New Year's Eve with their loved ones, while Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged Ukrainians to persevere.